mutagenic definition

mutagenic means the ability of a substance or chemical to increase the frequency or extent of a significant and basic alteration in an organism’s chromosomes or genetic material as determined according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency Guidelines for Mutagenicity Risk Assessment, 51 Fed. Reg. 34006 (1986), adopted by reference;
mutagenic means of or relating to a mutagen.
mutagenic means having the characteristics of a chemical agent that can induce or increase the frequency of mutation in an organism.

More Definitions of mutagenic

mutagenic means that property of a substance which causes genetic change or alteration in humans.
mutagenic means having the property of directly or indirectly causing a mutation. (oo) “Nonpoint source” means any activity that is not required to have a national
mutagenic waste which may cause a mutation, that is a permanent change in the amount or structure of the genetic material in a cell.
mutagenic means capable of causing a mutation in an organism.
mutagenic means having the property of directly or indirectly causing a mutation.
mutagenic means, in relation to a mixture or substance, liable to lead to an increased occurrence of mutations in populations of cells or organisms.
mutagenic means a substance which, if it is inhaled or ingested, or if it penetrates the skin, may involve a risk of heritable genetic defects;